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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,225.20, 337,643.40 and 114,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,225.20, 337,643.40 and 114,417.20 is: 171,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,225.20 : 337,643.40 = 114,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,225.20/337,643.40 = 114,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,225.20x = 337,643.40 × 114,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,225.20x = 38,632,212,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,212,426.48/225,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,527.04

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